Manual cars a health risk?

Question

Can driving a manual car increase your long term risk of developing arthritis etc in the future. Is anyone suffering problems now as a result of driving a manual car over the years?

Answer 1

I drove a manual/standard until I was 50, then switched to an automatic, so I was driving a standard for about 30 years.  I switched to an automatic because of arthritis in my knees.  The worst was the left because of being constantly on/off the clutch in city traffic.

It never occurred to me that it was caused by driving a standard, because I also have arthritis in my back, which was diagnosed several years before my knees.  I'm also overweight which causes more pressure on the knees.

I don't think the arthritis was caused by the manual transmission because I can think of a lot of things that would cause more wear & tear on the joints.  However, if you were driving for several hours every day in city traffic, I think it could be a cause.

Answer 2

manual cars are not a health risk, i driven one all my life , and i have never heard of it causing harm to anyone

Answer 3

It is good exercise for I have been driving manual cars for  47 years and have had no adverse reaction.

Answer 4

lol just dont worry about it

Answer 5

It's about the same level of risk as picking your nose. I take it you work in Brussels?

Answer 6

Yes it is possible it is just like using a computer anything can happen........

Answer 7

the movement more likely would help prevent health problems

Answer 8

if you drive a car for a living it is possible, but anything you do that is repetitive can also have an effect, I prefer to drive a manual car because I feel I have more control over the vehicle